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We see interior designers expertly mixing patterns on Instagram and in glossy magazines, but how do you do it in your home when you don't have formal training or a professional eye? There are some basic rules for getting multiple patterns to coexist harmoniously. Start by selecting a main motif that will set the tone. "You need to have one statement pattern to start with, and then go from there," says Edith-Anne Duncan, an interior designer, who recommends using a floral or chinoiserie wallpaper or fabric as a launching point. Then layer in supporting designs. "Pattern-mixing is a chorus, ...

Curious about patterns? Experts share how best to use them By The Washington Post Marissa Hermanson Dorothy Draper, the mother of American interior design, was a master at mixing patterns, with her liberal use of motifs and colours. She paired glossy black-and-white checkered floors and thick-striped wallpapers with furnishings upholstered in chintz, plaid and houndstooth check. Her ability to blend contrasting colours, scales and shapes made her artfully composed spaces feel like an immersive experience. Pattern adds instant dimension and personality to a room, but it's a little scary when t...